DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- A motorcyclist died Sunday morning after a collision with a City of Durham fire truck.
The crash occurred shortly after 10 a.m. at the intersection of NC 54 and T.W. Alexander Drive in Durham County.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP), the fire truck was heading west on NC 54, responding to a fire alarm call with its lights and siren activated. A Suzuki 800 motorcycle was traveling south on T.W. Alexander Drive when the two vehicles collided at the intersection.
Dhawal Rasikkumar Desai, 46, of Apex, was thrown from the motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene. Three firefighters were in the fire truck at the time of the crash, but none were injured.
Anyone with information that can assist the investigation is encouraged to contact the State Highway Patrol Troop C Communications Center by dialing *HP(47) or dialing (919)733 - 3861. Additionally, they can contact the Durham County State Highway Patrol office at (919) 560 - 6868, Monday-Friday during business hours.